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Taikonaut Cave Training China Moon

Expert: Taikonaut Cave Training Focuses on Fostering Team Cohesion and Strengthening Psychological Preparation for Missions to Moon

Distinguished Test Cosmonautics Engineer assessed China’s programme for future flights to Earth’s satellite Distinguished Test…

Exercise MOSI III “Will of Peace” Naval Probe
Naval Probe Triggers Accountability Debate

The decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to launch a high-level investigation into the controversial Exercise…

Chinese Usain Bolt Robot
Chinese Team Creates Fastest Humanoid Sprinting Robot

The robot was named after Jamaican track and field athlete Usain Bolt Chinese engineers have…

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China’s Hangzhou Leads Global Shift Towards Zero-Waste Cities

Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang Province, has been included in the United Nations’ list…

(Hello Africa) Chinese Vehicles Roll In for Johannesburg G20 Summit

As the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit made its debut on the African continent in Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic hub, on Saturday, Chinese vehicles were seen shuttling between the airport, hotels and summit venues, adding a distinctive Chinese touch to the event. JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) — As the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit made its debut on the African continent in Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic hub, on Saturday, Chinese vehicles were seen shuttling between the airport, hotels…

Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization

Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization Makes Significant Original Contributions to Global Sustainable Development: Report

BEIJING, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) — The formation and development of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization have contributed Chinese wisdom and solutions to the global sustainable development predicament, according to a latest think tank report. This thought represents a deep understanding of the laws of evolution of human civilization and the changing landscape of world development as well as a crystallization of profound thinkings about the way to promote global sustainable development, said the report tilted “Joining Hands to Advance…

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China Achieves Remarkable Results in Improving Residents’ Housing Conditions

BEIJING, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) — China has seen remarkable results in improving its residents’ housing conditions since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012, an official said on the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency. To address the housing difficulties of the people, renovation of shanty towns, dilapidated houses, old urban residential communities and urban villages has been carried out across the country over the past…

Unremitting High-Quality Urban Renewal, a Practice of China’s People-Centred Development

China has persistently advanced high-quality urban renewal to improve residents’ sense of happiness, consciously practicing the people-centered development philosophy, and the efforts have paid off. Officials and experts discussed in the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, how China has continuously improved living conditions and the residential environment for its people through the construction of affordable housing, as well as the renovation of shantytowns, old residential communities, urban villages, and dilapidated…

TAZARA Reborn: How a Historic Africa–China Railway Is Powering a New Era of Regional Integration

When the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) was first completed in 1975, it stood as a bold symbol of South–South cooperation, a physical and political bridge linking landlocked Zambia to the world through the Port of Dar es Salaam. Built with Chinese support at a time when many African countries faced isolation and geopolitical pressure, TAZARA became more than a railway. It became a story of solidarity, resilience, and shared purpose. A History Rooted in Liberation TAZARA was born out of…

Xi Jinping: The Governance of China Illuminates the Guiding Principles and Strategies Shaping the Nation’s Future

The release of the fifth volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, consisting of 91 of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s spoken and written works from 27 May 2022 to 20 December 2024, has further provided clarity on the issues in the contemporary governance of China, a major country whose domestic dynamics and international outlook are hugely consequential to the world. Such clarity is especially important because some intellectuals in the West have framed China as esoteric and its governance “opaque”…

Chinese Scientists Create Thin Polymer Capable of Towing Car

A team of Chinese scientists has developed a new polymer material that is thin and super strong. In tests, a piece of adhesive measuring 2.5 by 1.3 cm was able to tow a car weighing 2.1 tonnes. This was reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. Researchers at Zhejiang University conducted the study, inspired by ancient weaving techniques. They interlaced flexible and rigid polymer chains at the molecular level, creating an exceptionally strong material. Specialists developed a method…

Chinese Diplomat: Ethiopia’s Accession to BRICS Strengthens Its Global Standing

Ethiopia has been actively asserting itself on the international stage, with its participation in various regional and global organisations serving as a key foundation for this progress. This was stated by Sun Mingxi, Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of China in Ethiopia, in an interview with Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. According to him, Ethiopia’s accession to BRICS has significantly enhanced the country’s global influence and opened up new opportunities for partnership with other nations of…

Hulun Buir’s Grasslands Rebound Through Modern Herding and Sustainable, Cooperative Practices

On the vast Hulun Buir steppe in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see. Known as one of the world’s four great grasslands and celebrated as the “kingdom of flora and fauna in north China,” the region has long been a cradle of traditional nomadic culture and a vital base for animal husbandry.   However, behind the postcard image lies a more fragile reality. Decades of climate change, overgrazing, and traditional herding practices…

Clean Energy Boosts Industrial Development in Tongliao

Energy has long played an indispensable role in the economic growth of Tongliao, a city on the eastern edge of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The city’s abundant coal reserves once provided a competitive advantage, fuelling the energy-intensive process of aluminium production. Over the years, Tongliao grew into the largest aluminium industry base in northeast China, with aluminium-related sectors becoming a central pillar of its industrial output.  As China accelerates its efforts to meet its “dual carbon” objectives – reaching peak…

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